Palmbomen-palms Trachycarpus fortunei x nanus - Dwarf Palm - Creeping Palm

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Trachycarpus fortunei x nanus is a small palm tree belonging to the genus Trachycarpus. Unlike many Trachycarpus species that can grow to a height of up to 15 meters, this palm tree remains very small. The nanus grows almost without a trunk and creeps along the ground, as it were. Over time, this palm will therefore develop a kind of heel from which the trunk grows. In terms of hardiness, it is comparable to all other fortunei species. However, because the trunk, and consequently the heart of the palm, lies closer to the ground, it is even more important to ensure good drainage for this species.

The nanus has green to silver/bluish leaves that are more deeply incised than those of the fortunei. Its height is limited mainly by the trunk. The leaves of the nanus are not as large as those of a "normal" fortunei, but can still reach a width of one meter in mature specimens.

The genus Trachycarpus comprises a number of well-known palm trees. The origin of this genus lies primarily in China and the foothills of the Himalayas. Precisely because of this origin, most plants are highly resistant to winters. Consequently, many palms have since spread throughout the world. Under the right conditions, a fortunei can grow to a height of 15-20 meters. In European gardens, however, they will remain considerably smaller. The trunk can reach a diameter of up to 30 centimeters and is formed by the base of older leaves. The rugged appearance of the trunk adds extra ornamental value to this plant. However, the greatest ornamental value lies in the leaves, which can occupy up to a square meter per leaf. Propagation of these species always takes place via seeds. A mature tree begins producing flowers when it is more than a meter tall; this can take at least 7 years. There are male and female plants, and through pollination, germinable seeds can grow on the female plants. The male plants have a yellow color, and the female plants a slightly greener color. Fertilized flowers will ripen into seeds on the flower and are then black, about a centimeter in size, and kidney-shaped.

Our special Trachycarpus varieties are all grown from seed. Our supplier is an expert in the field of palms and has been cultivating species-specifically for many years. Although it may take longer for the typical characteristics of some Trachycarpus species to manifest, we can confidently say that we supply true-to-species specimens.

Winter hardiness zone 7a (-15ºC).